[b]In agreement with the elf, Shaleer added, "Strange lands indeed," whilst giving the gnome another look. Then, back toward the elf and then to the bartender, "But surely the man has a reason for not leaving his room. Is he in some kind of distress?." He paused for a moment only to sigh, "Nonetheless, I accept your task like my pointy-eared companion."[/b]